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    Author: Charles Odero

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    Pele: A sporting icon who never liked his nickname

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    His birth certificate states he was born on 21 October, but Pele insisted that was incorrect: "In Brazil we're not so fussy about accuracy."
    By Charles Odero 5 months ago
    Pele: A sporting icon who never liked his nickname
    Ex-Manchester City striker Guidetti returns to Kenya to recreate childhood photo with teammates
    Sweden international footballer John Guidetti on Monday returned to Nairobi and recreated a famous childhood photo with his former teammates
    By Charles Odero 5 months ago
    Why France's defender Kounde was told to remove his gold necklace during Poland match
    Why France's defender Kounde was told to remove his gold necklace during Poland match
    France and Barcelona star defender Jules Kounde was told to remove a chain he was wearing around his neck during the World Cup last 16 tie against Poland
    By Charles Odero 5 months ago
    Ronaldo breaks silence after Manchester United confirmed that they had terminated his contract
    Ronaldo breaks silence after Manchester United confirmed that they had terminated his contract
    Cristiano Ronaldo has released an official statement following his contract being mutually terminated by Manchester United.
    By Charles Odero 6 months ago
    Argentina's forward Messi: This is why we were beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia
    The football world was thrown into shock on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia pulled one of the greatest upsets in the history of the World Cup by defeating Qatar tournament
    The football world was thrown into shock on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia pulled one of the greatest upsets in the history of the World Cup by defeating Qatar tournament
    By Charles Odero 6 months ago
    Argentina's forward Messi: This is why we were beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia
    Sports Dispute Tribunal revokes FKF decision to nullify promotion, the relegation of teams
    Confusion and uncertainty surrounding the kick-off of the 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League continued on Wednesday after the Sports Dispute Tribunal
    Confusion and uncertainty surrounding the kick-off of the 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League continued on Wednesday after the Sports Dispute Tribunal
    By Charles Odero 6 months ago
    Sports Dispute Tribunal revokes FKF decision to nullify promotion, the relegation of teams
    Manchester United issue statement after explosive Cristiano Ronaldo interview
    Manchester United has issued a statement after Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan discussing his situation at Old Trafford. 
    Manchester United has issued a statement after Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan discussing his situation at Old Trafford. 
    By Charles Odero 6 months ago
    Manchester United issue statement after explosive Cristiano Ronaldo interview
    Is Victor returning to Europe? Wanyama, partner and their son at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
    Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama could be returning to English Premier League or Scottish Premier League if his recent sightings in Europe are anything to go by.
    Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama could be returning to English Premier League or Scottish Premier League if his recent sightings in Europe are anything to go by.
    By Charles Odero 6 months ago
    Is Victor returning to Europe? Wanyama, partner and their son at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
    Kemboi and Chepkoech win Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
    Elias Kemboi and Sheila Chepkech are the 2022 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon champions.
    Elias Kemboi and Sheila Chepkech are the 2022 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon champions.
    By Charles Odero 7 months ago
    Kemboi and Chepkoech win Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
    Double Olympic champion Kipyegon nominated for World Athlete of the Year Award
    Two-time Olympic and World 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon has been nominated for the 2022 Women’s World Athlete of the Year Award.  
    Two-time Olympic and World 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon has been nominated for the 2022 Women’s World Athlete of the Year Award.  
    By Charles Odero 7 months ago
    Double Olympic champion Kipyegon nominated for World Athlete of the Year Award
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